Hey guys. It seems that I might have a busy April, so it's going to be two chapters per week. Hope you like this one.

DBZ universe, EARTH:

"Gohan, it's about time we left for training. The world martial arts tournament starts in 3 months." Krillin said. He was visiting Gohan to talk about a very important matter.

Krillin and Gohan had decided to participate one final time in the WMA tournament. Both fathers now, their daughters insisted they take part, for their sake.

"Krillin… I don't think I can. I haven't fought seriously since after Majin Buu, you know. And this time, every powerful being from across the 13 universes is going to participate. I am afraid that I won't even last a round!" Gohan was tensed, he couldn't even keep his Super-saiyan form for longer than 10 minutes now, and he was completely out of practice!

"Hey, come on now, don't be like that! Where's the Gohan who fought CELL? Where's the courage you showed when you fought MAJIN BUU? Gohan, you are, after Goku and Vegeta, the most powerful protector of EARTH!"

"Hah! Even Tien could beat me now! Those days are gone, Krillin." Gohan missed training and fighting. But he was busy with his family and his job, now, and he had a lot of responsibility on his shoulders.

"Gohan, think about it. The tournament begins soon, in the holidays. Pan is training really hard and even Videl doesn't seem to have a problem with you getting your butt kicked! Come on, it's gonna be fine! At least I think so."

The room was silent. Gohan couldn't come up with a definitive answer. Yes, he wanted to re-live the glory days. Yes, he wanted to fight. But he knew, no matter how hard he trained, he could never win—and he despised losing. After all, he was the son of Goku. He looked at Krillin, he could see that Krillin was nervous, it showed in his face! still, Krillin wanted to participate, he was going to give it his all even though he knew that his chances qualifying even the first round were grim! 'What the hell! Even Krillin is going to train. And if I start grinding for three months, I can easily beat this baldy!' Gohan stood up, resolute in his mind "Wait here a minute" he told Krillin as he went into his room. 'Now, where did I keep it?' Gohan thought as he searched his whole room; under the bed, in the attic, everywhere. 'Where in the world did I put it? Must be somewhere in this room!' he turned towards his bed 'Ah! There you are!' he lifted his bed and pulled out a suspicious old box. Gohan's eyes twinkled, He opened the box and there it was, unchanged over all the years, his orange training Gear! 'Now, this brings back memories!' He put it on and went outside "It still fits the same, and it still feels the same, Does it not Krillin?"

Krillin smiled "Alright! That's the spirit! Now, where's a good place to train?"

"Krillin, do you think you can keep up with me?" Gohan asked, a smile appearing on his face

"Hell yeah I can! So where are we going?"

"To where your best friend is training, to get some lessons."

"Oh… WHAT? You are going to train with Goku!"

"Yup, and I am planning to train with him for three months!"

"THREE MONTHS? Are you crazy? You can't survive three months. Goku is training in the…" Krillin stuttered in fear

"In the Time Chamber, I know. So, Krillin…" Gohan smiled, . "You'd better start training. After all, there are only three months left before the WMA tournament!"

"You are as crazy as your father! Ah! What the hell, let's go!"

Gohan and Krillin made their way to Kami's look-out. With a smile in his face, Gohan asked, "hey Krillin, do you think there's anybody who can defeat dad this time? I mean he has even surpassed Beerus-sama."

"I guess not. After all he is the most powerful guy in the multiverse! Probably Vegeta has a slim chance… NAH! Goku's going to win this one!"

At that moment, Gohan felt a cold wind brush past his face. He had a feeling, a chill down his spine, and then, he felt a presence.

"What's the matter Gohan, your face looks feverish, and why are sweating all of a sudden? You have a fever?" Krillin saw that Gohan looked disturbed. A second later , he understood why. "That power… impossible! It must be Goku; he probably broke through another form! Yeah, it must be Goku. It must be… ri..right?"

Gohan did not utter a word. His face marked in fear

What was this presence? It was too strong to be real! This power made him feel… insignificant. To compare to it was meaningless. And as soon as it had appeared, it was gone. The feeling was lost.

They realized the pressure they felt for that tiny second.

"It was as…if…" Krillin was just too shocked to speak

"As if you were carrying the Earth on your back! Whoever, or whatever, it was, I think we found dad an equal,"Gohan said in a daze. As he said these words, he found a question, too discomforting, asking him, 'can even dad compare to this power?'"Krillin, be on your guard. Even though the presence is gone, I'm sure we are gonna see it in the tournament."

"Ohhh boy! This time, it's gonna be a hell of a tournament!"

Saitama's location, at that instant

"Ahh! I think I reached the other universe. So this is the EARTH of this universe huh? Doesn't seem so different. But why the hell can't I see a people anywhere. There's no sign of population here. It's just destroyed buildings, this place is rubble. I better find somebody to ask for directions."

Who do you think destroyed those buildings!?